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CN, NS collaborate to reduce transcontinental transit times by up to 48 hours
(Source: Joint CN and Norfolk Southern press release, October 27, 2017) l MONTREAL and NORFOLK, Va. — CN and Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that a new joint interline service initiative is reducing transit times by one to two days for carload traffic...
Iowa public sector Teamsters stand up to state’s anti-union efforts
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 27, 2017) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Hawkeye State’s Republican-led government made it a priority in early 2017 to crack down on the ability of unionized public sector workers in the state to...
Amtrak signal work to snag multiple NJ Transit lines in November
(Source: CBS New York, October 26, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ TRANSIT riders are advised to plan ahead, as Amtrak signal repairs may delay trips next month. Full story: CBS New York
In Western Canada, unexpectedly big crop moving slower than last year
(Source: Manitoba Co-Operator, October 26, 2017) WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Western Canada’s bigger-than-expected crop is moving to export slower than at last crop year’s record pace, and while grain companies aren’t panicking, Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP)...
Teamster leaders join port truck drivers in supporting jobs, clean air reforms
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 26, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamster leaders and port truck drivers fighting for their employee rights with the help of the Teamsters announced their support today for measures that would take...
Union Pacific CEO says NAFTA withdrawal impact would be ‘disastrous’
(Source: Reuters, October 26, 2017) NEW YORK — American businesses, jobs and consumers would suffer if the United States pulls out of NAFTA instead of reaching an enhanced trade treaty, railroad Union Pacific Corp’s top executive said on Thursday. Full story:...
General Electric looking to leave railroad business
(Source: CNBC, October 26, 2017) NEW YORK — The Wall Street Journal reported the company is looking for a way to leave the railroad business, citing people familiar with the matter. GE is looking to partner, spin off or possibly sell operations that primarily produce...
Irving Oil pleads guilty, ordered to pay $4 million for offenses related to Lac-Megantic disaster
(Source: CBC News, October 26, 2017) OTTAWA — Irving Oil has been ordered to pay $4 million for offences under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, including failure to comply with safety requirements and inadequate training of staff, after an investigation...
NJ Transit, facing manpower shortage, is slow to train locomotive engineers
(Source: Bergen Record, October 27, 2017) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — NJ Transit takes longer to train locomotive engineers than any of its peer transit agencies in the region, even when the job candidates have experience running trains. Full story: www.northjersey.com
UP profit beats estimates in 3Q 2017 despite Harvey impact
(Source: Reuters, October 26, 2017) NEW YORK — Union Pacific Corp on Thursday reported a better-than-expected profit as higher freight revenue offset the impact of Hurricane Harvey which battered the No. 1 U.S. railroad’s network in southeast Texas in August. Full...
